Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Paola, Kansas. Conceptual plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

Miami County is seeking written proposals from firms KDOT pre-qualified to provide survey and design services for the Bridge 9-G.1 Replacement project located at 335th Street approximately 285 feet east of Plum Creek Road. The current structure is a 70.9-foot single span steel girder. This a bridge replacement project with funding from Miami County Special Bridge Fund. Question/Clarification Submission Deadline: August 8, 2025, 4:00pm ALL questions and contact concerning this RFP shall be directed to the Miami County Purchasing via online. Contact Information Project Contact: Matt Oehlert Project Manager 23765 W. 327th Street Paola, KS 66071 Email: moehlert@miamicountyks.org Phone: (913) 285-6102 Procurement Contact: Mackenzie Owens Office Coordinator 1 201 S Pearl St, Ste. 200 Paola, KS 66071 Email: mowens@miamicountyks.org Phone: (913) 294-3914 Project Awarded by Miami County Board of County Commissioners: September 3, 2025 Miami County Administration Building Board of County Commissioners Chamber 201 S. Pearl-1st Floor Paola, KS 66071. Agreement Signed by Miami County Board of County Commissioners: September 10, 2025 Miami County Administration Building Board of County Commissioners Chamber 201 S. Pearl-1st Floor Paola, KS 66071. Respondent should make NO CONTACT, either written or verbal, with the Board of County Commissioners, Miami County legal counsel, department personnel, consultants, or other county boards beginning with the issuance of this document through approval of the award. The contract resulting from this RFP shall be effective for the approximate one (1) year period from the date of the notice of award. The county reserves the sole right to renew the said contract for Replacement-Design, if mutually agreed upon by both parties. 6.2. OPEN COMPETITION It shall be the respondent's responsibility to ask questions, request changes or clarification, or otherwise advise the Administration, Purchasing Division, in writing, if any language, specifications, or requirements of a proposal appear to be ambiguous, contradictory, and/or arbitrary, or appear to inadvertently restrict or limit the requirements stated in the proposal to a single source. Any and all communication from respondents regarding specifications, requirements, competitive RFP process, etc., must be directed to the purchasing administrator from the Administration, Purchasing Division, as indicated on the first page of the proposal. Such communication should be received at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the official RFP opening date. Every attempt shall be made to ensure that the respondent receives an adequate and prompt response. However, in order to maintain a fair and equitable RFP process, all respondents will be advised, via the issuance of an amendment to the proposal, of any relevant or pertinent information related to the procurement. Therefore, respondents are advised that unless specified elsewhere in the proposal, any questions received by the Administration, Purchasing Division, less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the proposal opening date may not be answered. Respondents are cautioned that the only official position of the county is that position which is stated in writing and issued by the Administration, Purchasing Division, in the proposal or an amendment thereto. No other means of communication, whether oral or written, shall be construed as a formal or official response or statement from the county. The Administration, Purchasing Division, monitors all procurement activities to detect any possibility of deliberate restraint of competition, collusion among respondents, price-fixing by respondents, or any other anti-competitive conduct by respondents which appears to violate state and federal antitrust laws. Any suspected violation shall be referred to the Kansas Attorney General's Office for appropriate action. The Administration, Purchasing Division, reserves the right to officially modify or cancel a solicitation after issuance. Such a modification shall be identified by an amendment/addendum. 6.3. PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL Respondents must examine the entire proposal carefully. Failure to do so shall be at the respondent's risk. Unless otherwise specifically stated in the RFP, all specifications and requirements constitute minimum requirements. All proposals must meet or exceed the stated specifications/requirements. Unless otherwise specifically stated in the RFP, any manufacturer's names, trade names, brand names, information and/or catalog number listed in a specification and/or requirement are for informational purposes only to indicate level of quality required and are not intended to limit competition. The respondent may offer any brand which meets or exceeds the specification for any item, but must state the manufacturer's name and model number for any such brands in the RFP. In addition, the respondent shall explain, in detail: (1) the reasons why the proposed equivalent meets or exceeds the specifications and/or requirements; and (2) why the proposed equivalent should not be considered an exception thereto. Proposals which do not comply with the requirements and specifications are subject to rejection. Proposals lacking any written indication of intent to respond with an alternate brand or to take an exception shall be received and considered to be in complete compliance with the specifications and requirements as listed in the RFP. All equipment and supplies offered in a proposal must be new and of current production and available for marketing by the manufacturer unless the RFP clearly specifies that used, reconditioned, or remanufactured equipment and supplies may be offered. Firm fixed prices shall include all packing, handling and shipping charges FOB destination, freight allowed unless otherwise specified in the RFP. The firm fixed prices shall remain valid for 90 days from RFP opening, unless otherwise indicated. If the proposal is accepted, prices shall be firm for the specified contract period. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.